An Indian gilt-copper shamshir

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An Indian gilt-copper shamshir
with curved steel blade, the hilt with S-shaped guard and lion's head terminal with inset crystal eyes, decorated to the handle and scabbard with bands of scrolling chrysanthemums, lotus and foliage within geometric borders -- 36.in (92cm) long, 19th Century.

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